Websta profile for movers and couriers in Slovenia

What your Websta profile should show

Your profile page is where a customer lands after finding you in the marketplace or through a search engine. It replaces the need for a separate website. On your profile, you list the services you offer - for example, local moves within a town, regional moves between towns, office relocations, piano moves, packing and unpacking, or courier deliveries. You also upload photos: a photo of yourself, your vehicle or vehicles, and photos of your work in progress or completed jobs. These photos help customers decide whether to contact you.

Include a clear description of what you do. Say which areas you cover - whether you work across all of Slovenia, or only in certain regions. If you specialize in particular jobs (moving from flats, commercial moves, or fragile items), mention it. Customers want to know whether you handle their type of move before they get in touch.

Add a contact form on your profile so customers can write to you directly. You can also set up online booking if you offer fixed-price services like small deliveries, or quote requests if customers need you to assess the job first. Many movers and couriers in Slovenia use quote requests because each move or delivery is different.

Languages to publish in

Publish your profile in Slovenian and English. Most customers in Slovenia speak Slovenian, but tourists and expatriate residents may search in English. Websta lets you write service descriptions in both languages on the same profile. You do not need to translate every word identically - adapt each description to how people in that language search for your service.

How customers find movers and couriers in Slovenia

On Websta, customers find movers and couriers by browsing the marketplace at /marketplace/transport. They can filter by service type (moving, courier delivery, packing) and by location - their town or region. If a customer needs a move from Ljubljana to Maribor, they search for movers covering that route. If someone needs a small parcel moved across Ljubljana, they search for couriers in that town.

Customers also post tasks on Websta describing what they need moved or delivered, and providers - you - can make an offer. This lets customers compare offers from several movers or couriers before choosing. Some customers will find you through search engines if your profile ranks for searches like 'premonteur Ljubljana' or 'kurirska dostava Slovenija'.

Registration and paperwork for independent movers and couriers

In Slovenia, you need to register as a sole trader or form a limited company to work legally as a mover or courier. Check with the Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Public Legal Records (Agencija RS za javnopravne evidence) about the registration steps and whether you need specific licenses for your type of work. Rules differ between local moves, long-distance moves, and courier services, so clarify this with the agency.

You need a valid tax number (davčna številka) to work and bill customers. Register with the tax authority (Finančna uprava Republike Slovenije) before you start. Keep records of your income and expenses for tax purposes.

If you transport goods for customers, check whether you need transport licenses or vehicle certificates. The rules depend on the weight and type of goods you carry. Confirm this with the transport authority or your local chamber of commerce.

For payment, Websta uses Stripe. You set your own prices and customers pay by card through your profile. The payment goes to your own bank account - you do not pay Websta a percentage of each booking. You handle invoicing and tax reporting yourself.

What to write in your first hour

Start by writing a short business description: your name, what you do (moves, deliveries, packing), which towns or regions you cover, and how long you have been working. Be honest about your experience and equipment.

List three to five core services. Examples: 'Local moves in Ljubljana and surroundings', 'Regional moves across Slovenia', 'Courier deliveries', 'Office and commercial relocations', 'Packing and unpacking'. For each service, write one or two sentences about what it includes.

Write your contact instructions. Tell customers how to reach you - whether they should call, email, or use the contact form on your profile. Say how quickly you normally respond.

Add at least two photos. If you do not have professional photos yet, take a clear photo of yourself and one of your van or truck. Later, add photos of moves or deliveries in progress.

Do not worry about perfection. Your profile will improve as you add more photos and customer reviews over time. The goal in the first hour is to be findable and give customers enough information to contact you.

Setting up online booking or quote requests

Decide whether you want online booking, quote requests, or both. If you offer a fixed service at a fixed price - for example, 'courier delivery within Ljubljana, 20 euros' - you can set up online booking. Customers book and pay instantly.

If your price depends on the job size, distance, or complexity - as it does for most moving work - use quote requests. A customer describes what they need moved, you review the details, and you send them a price and availability. Then they confirm the booking through Websta.

You can offer both: a simple online booking option for small deliveries, and quote requests for larger moves.

Growing your profile over time

After your first bookings, ask customers to write reviews on your profile. Good reviews help new customers trust you. Over weeks and months, add more photos of your work.

Update your service list if you start offering new types of moves or deliveries. If you expand to new regions of Slovenia, update your location settings so customers in those areas can find you.

Check the Websta marketplace regularly to see what tasks customers post in your area. Reply promptly to inquiries and make competitive offers. Word-of-mouth from satisfied customers will bring you repeat business and referrals.